Brewster Heights, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,356 Population 2,558/sq mi density
$141,563 Median Income $50,724 per capita
$354,500 Home Value $512,017 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$141,563 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$354,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Brewster Heights, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$141,563
88% above
$50,724 per capita
Home Value
$354,500
26% above
Zillow: $512,017
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
35% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Brewster Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brewster Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
188%
Home Value
126%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brewster Heights a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brewster Heights residents earn a median household income of $141,563 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,724. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brewster Heights is $354,500 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,017. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

45.5% of adults in Brewster Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brewster Heights has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population1,356
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density2,558/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$141,563
Per Capita$50,724
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$354,500
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$512,017
Housing Units380
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation634 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Brewster Heights was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.